YouTeam
Winter 2018 · Acquired
We make it easy for startups to hire engineers.
Location: Mountain View, US
Founded: 2017
Team size: 34
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About
YouTeam has helped more than 60 YC startups hire top-notch engineers they couldn't find elsewhere.
YouTeam connects you with select offshore developers seeking full-time contracts that aren't listed on any freelance portals or job boards. We are the only platform accessing this previously untapped talent pool, allowing us to select the "crème de la crème" of the talent.
Founders
Yura RiphyakFounder/CEO
15 years as a founder. Key areas: HR Tech, social media, online marketplaces, product development. LSE Graduate, Chevening scholar. Co-founder and Chief Scheduling Officer at Alphie -- the 1-click scheduling assistant. Previously: Co-founder of YouTeam (W18), acquired by TopTal in 2025, and Hubbub.fm -- "Twitter for voice." I also play chess and write: tech noir, scifi, litfic and occasional magical realism.